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vingilot's review against another edition
4.0
The secret is out! and it was released by Commodore Diego Reyes himself! He will have to face a court-martial for possible treason.
As Reyes trial goes on,. everything changes on Starbase Vanguard. There's a new man in charge, the mystery of the Shadai while no longer as life threatening is only deepening, and the Intelligence officer is in coma she might newer recover from. War with the Klingons seems inevitable bar any semi omnipotent interventions.
Another great entry, the court drama was handled rather well since the starbase's JAG is actually involved with the defendant, it was asking for trouble. Yet the author manages to write it without doing an injustice to the characters, or insulting the intelligence of the reader. That is a hard tight walk to walk, but it was walked excellently.
The exploration of Vulcan psyche and tradition was also executed really well, as we explore what decades of psychological rape can do to someone.
Another great read, cannot wait to continue.
As Reyes trial goes on,. everything changes on Starbase Vanguard. There's a new man in charge, the mystery of the Shadai while no longer as life threatening is only deepening, and the Intelligence officer is in coma she might newer recover from. War with the Klingons seems inevitable bar any semi omnipotent interventions.
Another great entry, the court drama was handled rather well since the starbase's JAG is actually involved with the defendant, it was asking for trouble. Yet the author manages to write it without doing an injustice to the characters, or insulting the intelligence of the reader. That is a hard tight walk to walk, but it was walked excellently.
The exploration of Vulcan psyche and tradition was also executed really well, as we explore what decades of psychological rape can do to someone.
Another great read, cannot wait to continue.
graff_fuller's review
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I was confused at the end of the book, but just because the way the author framed the story between the Prologue and Epilogue. Loved it, but needed to go back and read the Prologue AFTER reading the Epilogue to TOTALLY understand what he did. Interesting choice. Can't say I agree with it, but Interesting.
This was in some ways, the Twelve Agry Men type story, with the courtroom scenes on Commodore Reyes' trial. I thought that the proceedings went as well as Reyes could've hoped, but not as much as we had hoped.
The storyline with T'Prynn (M'Benga and Pennington) was amazing, also. I couldn't wait to get back to each different sequence, but knowing I still wanted to know what happened next with the above stories, too. Ugh. Abundance of riches.
AND, that wasn't even the end of them...since they had to STILL talk about the Shedai/Tholian/Wanderer/Apostate situation, and the Federation and Kilingon's ongoing encroachment of understanding the system put in place by the Shedai and how they (Federation & Klingons) can use it for themselves.
Ming Xiong is quite brilliant, isn't he. Also, the introduction of Carol Marcus fits really well...especially in the work that she eventually is known for. Hmmm?
ALl the character moments in this book are SO well done. We have been with them for four books, and we have FIVE more to go. Loving this series.
This was in some ways, the Twelve Agry Men type story, with the courtroom scenes on Commodore Reyes' trial. I thought that the proceedings went as well as Reyes could've hoped, but not as much as we had hoped.
The storyline with T'Prynn (M'Benga and Pennington) was amazing, also. I couldn't wait to get back to each different sequence, but knowing I still wanted to know what happened next with the above stories, too. Ugh. Abundance of riches.
AND, that wasn't even the end of them...since they had to STILL talk about the Shedai/Tholian/Wanderer/Apostate situation, and the Federation and Kilingon's ongoing encroachment of understanding the system put in place by the Shedai and how they (Federation & Klingons) can use it for themselves.
Ming Xiong is quite brilliant, isn't he. Also, the introduction of Carol Marcus fits really well...especially in the work that she eventually is known for. Hmmm?
ALl the character moments in this book are SO well done. We have been with them for four books, and we have FIVE more to go. Loving this series.
fbone's review against another edition
2.0
Filler for the next in the series. Each book contains too much rehashing of past events. By the 4th installment it is unnecessary to restate the previous actions of books 1-3. Probably done purposely to remind readers since originally there was a gap between publication. As an aside, ebook prices for this series are all over the place for those in the US.
jonfucius's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
infosifter's review against another edition
4.0
The thing I enjoy most about this miniseries of Star Trek books is that they go beyond our favorite starship crews to explore life in the Trek universe from new viewpoints. 3.5 stars
fbone's review against another edition
2.0
Filler for the next in the series. Each book contains too much rehashing of past events. By the 4th installment it is unnecessary to restate the previous actions of books 1-3. Probably done purposely to remind readers since originally there was a gap between publication. As an aside, ebook prices for this series are all over the place for those in the US.
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